Much of Dr. Christy's testimony focused on our «ignorance» about the detailed workings on the global climate, and the large amount
of associated uncertainty.
As many impacts studies focus on extreme events, the inference of small probabilities and the computation
of their associated uncertainties quickly become challenging.
Not exact matches
the Company is also subject to a number
of additional risks
associated with its business outside the United States, including foreign currency exchange fluctuations and restrictive regulations as well as the risks and
uncertainties associated with the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union;
Actual results and the timing
of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and
uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing
of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure
of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies
of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability
of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value
of eptinezumab; risks and
uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and
uncertainties relating to the manufacture
of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights
of others; the uncertain timing and level
of expenses
associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency
of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Such risks,
uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks
associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks
associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
«Ongoing challenges
associated with sovereign and bank balance sheets will limit the pace
of the European recovery, and are a significant source
of uncertainty to the global outlook,» the bank noted.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political
uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks
associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs
associated with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing
uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks
associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks
associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Various factors may cause differences between Bellicum's expectations and actual results, including risks and
uncertainties associated with market conditions and the satisfaction
of customary closing conditions related to the public offering, as well as those discussed in greater detail in Bellicum's filings with the SEC, including without limitation in its Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Although a company the size and scope
of TMF Group can easily absorb the cost
associated with requests for evidence — and the
uncertainty of the visa application process more generally — the same can not be said for startups.
A further list and description
of these risks,
uncertainties and other risks
associated with an investment in Amarin can be found in Amarin's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10 - Q.
Risks
associated with the Consumer Discretionary sector include, among others, apparel price deflation due to low - cost entries, high inventory levels and pressure from e-commerce players; reduction in traditional advertising dollars; increasing household debt levels that could limit consumer appetite for discretionary purchases; declining consumer acceptance
of new product introductions; and geopolitical
uncertainty that could impact consumer sentiment.
Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact
of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level
of government regulation over our business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments;
uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration
of the businesses
of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation
associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability
of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and
uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
Huge requirement for Capital expenditure and also the
uncertainty associated with the probability & possibility
of finding economically exploitable reserves makes one cautious
of the future
of specific upstream companies.
«The business community focuses on managing
uncertainty,» says Dev Patnaik, cofounder and CEO
of strategy firm Jump
Associates, which has advised GE, Target, and PepsiCo, among others.
Because
of the numerous risks and
uncertainties associated with biopharmaceutical product development, we are unable to accurately predict the timing or amount
of increased expenses or when, or if, we will be able to achieve profitability.
As with any type
of forecasting exercise, there is always going to be
uncertainties associated with the predictions.
At a time when the restaurant and tourism industries are still struggling under the
uncertainty associated with the Liberals» HST mess, the premier had nothing to offer in terms
of a quick and smooth transition back to the PST, and committed $ 0 toward the tourism sector in her jobs plan, one
of British Columbia's most important industries.
These risks and
uncertainties include: fluctuations in U.S. and international economies and currencies, our ability to preserve, grow and leverage our brands, potential negative effects
of material breaches
of our information technology systems if any were to occur, costs
associated with, and the successful execution
of, the company's initiatives and plans, the acceptance
of the company's products by our customers, the impact
of competition, coffee, dairy and other raw material prices and availability, the effect
of legal proceedings, and other risks detailed in the company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the «Risk Factors» section
of Starbucks Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2014.
These statements are based on information available to Starbucks as
of the date hereof, and Starbucks actual results or performance could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and
uncertainties associated with its business.
Greenlight discussed its plan privately with GM for a number
of months but went public after the board dismissed the plan citing a number
of concerns, including valuation
uncertainty, the potential to jeopardize GM's investment grade credit rating, a lack
of established market demand and governance conflicts
associated with a dual - class structure.
Apart from the
uncertainty associated with the risks noted above and the lack
of credible prudence in the budget projections, we continue to believe that the forecast for «other revenues» is overstated and that for «direct program expenses» is understated.
In fact, so much
of the financial
uncertainty we all face is closely
associated with how much money we owe.
Other risks and
uncertainties relate to NXRT's business, its industry and its common shares and include: investment risk; changes in interest rates; risks
associated with investing in high multifamily properties; risks
associated with NXRT's use
of leverage; and market risks generally.
Examples
of these risks,
uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact
of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels
of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility
of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions
of these conditions that decrease the level
of disposable income
of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security
of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts
of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs
associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread
of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment
of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount
of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion
of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability
of our creditors to accelerate the repayment
of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss
of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price
of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times
of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability
of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These risks, delays, and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks
associated with the
uncertainty of future financial results, our reliance on our sole supplier, the limited diversification
of our product offerings, additional financing requirements, development
of new products, government approval processes, the impact
of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect
of economic conditions and other
uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Due to the time commitment and the
uncertainty of locations
associated with military assignments, it is difficult to imagine how a parent could be committed to the military and full - time duties as a single parent, simultaneously.
But there is
uncertainty associated with all the forecasts and some forecasters are trying to estimate the extent
of that
uncertainty, which in turn can be used to calculate probabilities
of particular events (hung parliament, largest party, etc..)
With living standards already squeezed and with the considerable
uncertainty associated with the introduction
of the Universal Credit — a measure that needs to succeed and will inevitably have consequences that will require adjustment — it would be irresponsible for further such steps to be taken.
«Reducing unnecessary spending allows the City to direct resources effectively and build larger reserves as New York City's economy shows signs
of slowing and
uncertainty remains around the future
of federal funding,» wrote Riley Edwards, CBC research
associate, in a blog post.
Stephen Fisher,
Associate Professor in Political Sociology at Oxford's Trinity College, said there was «lots
of uncertainty» and how parties that rise mid-term tend to see their support fall back.
«Storm surges globally lead to considerable loss
of life and billions
of dollars
of damages each year, and yet we still have a limited understanding
of the likelihood and
associated uncertainties of these extreme events both today and in the future,» said Thomas Wahl, an assistant engineering professor in the University
of Central Florida who led the study.
Among the advances achieved since the 2001 IPCC report is that scientists have quantified the
uncertainties associated with each individual forcing mechanism through a combination
of many modeling and observational studies.
For example, genetically engineered organisms used in the research laboratory to develop new chemical synthesis methods are not likely to require the same level
of public dialogue as products that have more
uncertainty associated with them, such as organisms with gene drives, which enhance organisms» ability to pass certain genetic traits on to their offspring.
The
uncertainty associated with future climate projections linked to economic possibilities
of what people will do is far larger than the
uncertainty associated with physical climate models.
However, according to a recent study, the
uncertainties associated with climate engineering are currently so great that it can not be regarded as a substitute for, or a way
of postponing, emission cuts.
However, a new study by VTT and the Finnish Meteorological Institute suggests that the
uncertainties associated with climate engineering are too great for it to provide an alternative to the rapid reduction
of greenhouse gas emissions.
Using a hierarchical model, the authors combine information from these various sources to obtain an ensemble estimate
of current and future climate along with an
associated measure
of uncertainty.
In the face
of uncertainty, Tim is invoking the precautionary principle with respect to the risks
of aggravated land - related greenhouse gas emissions
associated with biofuels.
The latest finding builds on work published in 2008 by Vinokur and his
associates that experimentally established the existence
of the superinsulating state, while also proposing that it «mirrors» the behavior that occurs in the superconducting state, deriving it from the most fundamental quantum concept, the
uncertainty principle.
David Fahey, an atmospheric scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Boulder, Colorado, said that the researchers will need to do additional analyses to reduce the «significant
uncertainties associated with the role
of black carbon in the climate.»
This means that (1) animals are directly involved in an oxygen - regulating cycle or feedback loop that has previously been overlooked, and (2) we can directly test the idea (despite the
uncertainties associated with looking so far back in time) by looking for a decrease in ocean oxygenation in conjunction with the spread
of bioturbation.
And the United Nations couldn't run advanced statistics on the forecasts, because there were no quantifiable levels
of uncertainty associated with the projections.
Although there is a degree
of uncertainty associated with the estimates, the results are comparable with previous studies.
In addition, a wide range
of forcing schemes designed to span the approximate range
of uncertainties associated with anthropogenic climate forcing estimates were generated and implemented in order to assess what differences in effects exist between the «best guess» counter-anthropogenic geoengineering forcing scheme and other plausible schemes.
After the field campaign, Fast will perform computer simulations to help evaluate all
of the field campaign data and quantify the
uncertainties associated with using coarse grid global climate models to study megacity emissions and to determine the radiative impact
of the Mexico City particulates on the local and regional climate.
Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks
associated with keeping pace with rapidly changing technology and customer requirements; risks
associated with competition in marketing and selling products; risks
of increased regulatory requirements; risks
associated with maintaining and expanding reimbursement coverage for Prosigna; risks related to the Company's intellectual property portfolio, as well as the other risks set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The University
of Vigo will: - Provide a comprehensive validation
of the developed within CoastObs products, to complement the validation
of Standard Ocean colour products generally over coastal waters and to determine the magnitude and stability
of associated errors and
uncertainties.
MONGOLIA Oyu Tolgoi Phase 2: Plans, Issues and Risks An Overview
of Oyu Tolgoi Phase 2 Mining Plans and some
of the issues and risks
associated with block cave underground mining, international metal price
uncertainty, project power supply, and impacts on water resources used by herders.
deCODE's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements as a result
of risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, (1) the impact
of the announcement
of its bankruptcy filing on deCODE's operations; (2) the ability
of deCODE to maintain sufficient debtor - in - possession financing to fund its operations and the expenses
of the Chapter 11 proceeding; (3) the ability
of deCODE to obtain court approval
of its motions in the Chapter 11 proceeding; (4) the outcome and timing
of the proposed sale
of deCODE's assets, including deCODE's ability to close a transaction with SagaInvestments, LLC or any other purchaser; (5) the
uncertainty associated with motions by third parties in the bankruptcy proceeding; (6) deCODE's ability to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service providers and contracts that are critical to its operation; and (7) other risks identified in deCODE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the risk factors identified in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10 - K and any updates to those risk factors filed from time to time in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q or Current Reports on Form 8 - K.
The need to address
uncertainties applies to other areas the analysis as well, and we urge you to evaluate the increasing use
of nitrogen fertilizers and herbicides
associated with greater biofuel production.